Press Releases

Information from reliable organizations in the community

PRESS RELEASE: Free tenants’ rights training offered on Aug. 5

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Ward 6 Councilwoman JoBeth Hamon invites renters to a free training session on tenants’ rights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 5.

PRESS RELEASE: Roofing permits required in OKC starting Aug. 1

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Starting Aug. 1, contractors and property owners must get a roofing permit from the City of OKC before any removal, repair, or replacement.

PRESS RELEASE: Midwest City man faces decade in prison for threatening gun violence in...

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A Midwest City man has been sentenced to 120 months for illegal firearm possession and threatening gun violence.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC Zoo celebrates Asian elephants in August

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The OKC Zoo celebrates elephants all month with Asian Elephant Awareness Month and World Elephant Day, Saturday, August 2, 2025.

PRESS RELEASE: Learning soars to new heights at Science Museum Oklahoma’s HomeSchool Day August...

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Science Museum Oklahoma welcomes homeschool families August 19th for a full day of aviation and flight science activities.

PRESS RELEASE: Possession of stolen firearms lands Mustang man in prison for more than...

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A Mustang man has been sentenced to serve 87 months in federal prison for illegal possession of stolen and unregistered firearms.

PRESS RELEASE: Motel shooting leads to 13 years in prison for OKC man with...

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An OKC man was sentenced to 162 months for possession of illegal firearms and meth following a motel shooting.

PRESS RELEASE: Final days to see Out of the Toy Box at Science Museum...

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Out of the Toy Box: The Toy Photography of Mitchel Wu will conclude its run at Science Museum Oklahoma on Sunday, August 3.

PRESS RELEASE: Immersive art installation ‘The Cicada’ lands in OKC at Lively Beerworks

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The Cicada - a traveling immersive art exhibit from Enid-based Itinerant Immersive - is open at Lively Beerworks now through August 31st.

PRESS RELEASE: Nation’s only Black-led regatta anchors weekend of advocacy, legacy, sport in Northeast...

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The OKC Black Alumni Coalition presents its Reunion Weekend July 31 - August 2, with forums, events, and the nation's first Black-centered regatta.

PRESS RELEASE: Community asked to practice safety near Capitol Hill construction site

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OKCPS is urging the community to be cautious near Capitol Hill High School, or avoid the area while construction continues on the school.

PRESS RELEASE: Stolen checks scheme lands OKC duo in federal prison for more than...

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A scheme to obtain and forge stolen checks resulted in two OKC residents receiving more than 40 months in prison and a fine of $180k.

PRESS RELEASE: Art programs, dance, LitFest, and State Fair festivities at the Metropolitan Library...

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This August, the Metropolitan Library System offers a full lineup of programs, events, and resources for all ages.

PRESS RELEASE: OKCPS hosts Saturday enrollment and developmental screening events

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OKCPS is hosting a special enrollment event from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m, Saturday, July 26, at Westwood Student Services Center.

PRESS RELEASE: OKC duo plead guilty to illegal firearms possession following apartment complex shooting

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Two OKC men had pleaded guilty to illegal possession of firearms after a shooting at an apartment complex.